DO NOT WORK HERE - TOXIC - Recruiter ALTEN Employee Review

1.0
Dec 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy to travel to - NOTHING ELSE

Cons

1. Toxic workplace - the whole workplace is based on this idea of „image” not even performance. A lot of gossip culture as well as high levels of disrespect from management and higherups in general. Everyone follows the lead, and it is like a herd of sheep. Management themselves seem to encourage a gossip culture which is a shame and unprofessional. 2. No clear training - training is left 99% of the time for you to do individually, and when you ask for help everyone ends up to too busy and says that that cannot dedicate a lot of time to you individually. 3. No clear targets or progression - when you are assigned roles, they can get reassigned so if you’ve worked on something for over a week and are 90% of the way there, it can get reassigned and another member of the team can take all the credit which then leads to others complaining about your performance and makes no sense at all! Also getting any sort of promotion is dependent on „business growth” rather than your personal wins, which is something that is heavily emphasised when you first join - you can get promoted in the first 6 months, and then it’s oh it’s based on business? Bunch of lies and a waste of time. 4. High turnover rate - from engineers, business managers to recruiters, there is an extremely high turnover rate across the board and that is for a reason (mostly the ones above). The way this company works at times feels almost unethical and as though they are using employees and potential candidates.

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5.0
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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